{"id":3300,"date":"2017-02-28T20:59:46","date_gmt":"2017-03-01T01:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/?p=3300"},"modified":"2017-02-28T21:00:56","modified_gmt":"2017-03-01T02:00:56","slug":"eden-rock-snorleling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/?p=3300","title":{"rendered":"Eden Rock snorkeling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A little while ago, the ocean in George Town was probably the calmest I had ever seen it. \u00a0When its that calm, you can take snorkeling a bit farther out to sea especially with the lack of currents we have in the area.<\/p>\n<p>So it was a return to Eden Rock ; a local favorite. As you can see by the first pic below; crystal clear visibility and almost no wave action &#8211; Cayman snorkeling at its finest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/?attachment_id=3301\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3301\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3301\" src=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/GOPR0910.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/GOPR0910.jpg 480w, https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/GOPR0910-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This being Eden Rock, the swim out to the coral formations is a few hundred feet out from shore. \u00a0Here is a shot back towards where we left off and some of the George Town office buildings where a few\u00a0of my clients have a stellar view from their desks.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3307\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/GOPR0912.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3307\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3307\" src=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/GOPR0912.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/GOPR0912.jpg 480w, https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/GOPR0912-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3307\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Many grotto&#8217;s and caves at Eden Rock, which is why this is also a popular spot for divers.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/?attachment_id=3302\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3302\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3302\" src=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/GOPR0923.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/GOPR0923.jpg 480w, https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/GOPR0923-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Some nice &#8220;brain coral&#8221;. \u00a0Obvious name for these formations!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/?attachment_id=3303\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3303\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3303\" src=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/GOPR0927.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/GOPR0927.jpg 480w, https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/GOPR0927-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A selfie shows you how clear the water is. \u00a0The sun was really strong so to avoid a sunburn on my back, wore a surf shirt for this outing ; was a smart move.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/?attachment_id=3304\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3304\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3304\" src=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/GOPR0930.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/GOPR0930.jpg 480w, https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/GOPR0930-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Plenty of anemones around here. \u00a0Very pretty!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/?attachment_id=3305\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3305\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3305\" src=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/GOPR0953.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/GOPR0953.jpg 480w, https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/GOPR0953-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here is a cool video I took of one of my favorite things to see when snorkeling: a school a blue tangs. \u00a0Something about these guys just puts a massive smile on my face. \u00a0Anyway, I hope you will enjoy this short video of them. \u00a0They were in +15ft of water and at one point I dove down to get closer.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HaNx7vdDJO8?ecver=1\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This is what is looks like from the sky. Note the Eden Rock diving center at the bottom. \u00a0You have to swim out to those dark formations. A few hundred feet, but well worth the effort.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/eden.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3308\" src=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/eden.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/eden.jpg 716w, https:\/\/micho.org\/cayblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/eden-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If ever in Cayman and the ocean is calm, this is a great place to snorkel. \u00a0Since its a bit of a swim, i&#8217;d advise novice snorkelers to wear a life vest (you can rent one on-site) Also, never go out there alone &#8211; its far away from help if you get into trouble!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A little while ago, the ocean in George Town was probably the calmest I had ever seen it. \u00a0When its that calm, you can take snorkeling a bit farther out to sea especially with the lack of currents we have in the area. 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